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Accepting this reality is the first in living with diabetes. If you do not control your diabetes, then diabetes will control your life. In the short term, it adversely affects your quality of life and prevents you from leading a normal life, by making you feel exhausted, dizzy, irritable, hungry, thirsty and with a frequent need to urinate. A tight control on your diet and lifestyle along with moderate but regular exercise, can help you take care of your complications and allow you to lead a normal, healthy life.
St. Thomas Diabetic Club helps you to take charge of your disease and control it. In the long term, it silently cause irreversible damage to multiple organs like the eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and blood vessels. It is the leading cuase for blindness, heart attack, kidney failure and foot infections that may require amputation.But Diabetes can be controlled.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease that cause the level of sugar in the blood to rise. Our body converts the food we eat into sugar. Insulin, produced by the Pancreas, helps our tissues to absorb the sugar from our blood so that the cells can use it for producing energy.
Diabetes is a disease that cause the level of sugar in the blood to rise. Our body converts the food we eat into sugar. Insulin, produced by the Pancreas, helps our tissues to absorb the sugar from our blood so that the cells can use it for producing energy.
At St. Thomas Hospital Chethipuzha's Department of Diabetic Care and Research Institute, we are committed to providing exceptional care to individuals dealing with diabetes. Our institute is a beacon of excellence where cutting-edge medical care, research, and patient education converge.
About Us
At our Department of Diabetic Care and Research Institute, we understand the challenges posed by diabetes and its impact on your life. Our dedicated team of medical professionals, researchers, and educators work collaboratively to offer holistic and patient-centered care.
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1. Comprehensive Diabetes Management: Our experienced endocrinologists and diabetes specialists develop personalized treatment plans to help you effectively manage your diabetes. We focus on a multidisciplinary approach that includes medical interventions, lifestyle adjustments, and emotional support.
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2. Advanced Research: As a leading research institute, we are committed to advancing the understanding of diabetes. Our researchers are involved in groundbreaking studies aimed at unraveling the complexities of diabetes, its causes, and potential treatments.
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3. Patient Education: Empowering our patients with knowledge is a cornerstone of our approach. Through informative workshops, seminars, and one-on-one consultations, we ensure that you understand your condition and are equipped to make informed decisions about your health.
- Expertise: Our team consists of highly skilled medical professionals who specialize in diabetes care. You can trust us to provide the highest level of expertise and guidance.
- Research-Driven: Our commitment to advancing diabetes research ensures that you receive care that is informed by the latest scientific advancements in the field.
- Holistic Approach: We understand that diabetes affects various aspects of your life. Our holistic approach addresses not only the medical aspects but also the emotional and lifestyle factors.
- Patient-Centered: You are at the centre of everything we do. We tailor our treatments and services to your individual needs and preferences.
Contact Us
If you are ready to take control of your diabetes journey or would like to learn more about our research initiatives, contact us today. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.
- Personalised care with very detailed physical and lab evaluation
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)
- Blood Sugar Monitoring Class
- Body Fat Analyser
- Doppler study
- Podiatry
- Full Fledged Laboratory of International Standards
- Diabetes self management Education
- Learn what is diabetes and how to manage
- Learn how food affects your blood glucose level and how to eat healthy for a life time.
- Learn the benefits of exercise
- Learn how medication works
- Learn how to monitor and interpret glucose
- Learn how to prevent complications
- Learn skills for managing lifetime diseases
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Stroke
- Povd (Peripheral Occlusive Vascular Disease)
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